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Dharamshala: - The Election Commission (EC) of the Central Tibetan Administration on April 21 announced the short-listed candidates for the final round of by-election, to be held for a member of Parliament from Domey constituency. The preliminary election was held on 17th February.

According to the official media "Tibet Net", the short-listed candidates are Tashi Dhondup, a native of Golog Serta, currently residing in Nepal; Tsayang Gyatso of Golog, currently residing in Dharamshala; and Karma Gelek of Jhakyung, currently residing in Bandara Tibetan settlement.

Mr. Lukar Jam, who has got the second highest number of votes during the preliminary election has withdrawn his candidature from the by-election.

The final round of election will be held on 9 June. The results of the by-election will be declared on 20 June.

The by-election was necessitated by the resignation of Kirti Dolkar Lhamo, a member of Tibetan Parliament from Domey.